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External Research Contract

MET OFFICE

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15 Sep 2022 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, awarded a contract for an "External Research Contract" valued at £24,000. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on August 4, 2022, and the contract period starting on August 18, 2022, and ending on January 1, 2023. This contract opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender by the Met Office could lead to business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which was awarded to ROBINÿS TRADING COMPANY LTD. The contract offers an opportunity for businesses to work with a reputable organisation and contribute to external research projects, fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Research Contract

Notice Description

External research contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d3c54ca-0347-4439-b111-abbcef2f7302
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a73900-5e14-4e11-bb92-0927bfbfc8ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBIN¿S TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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